The Office of Student Union and Student Activities is located in the Alfonso Elder Student Union. The Alfonso Elder Student Union serves as the “lifeline” for programs and activities for all students on the campus of North Carolina Central University. It is the focal point of student involvement and campus life. Students interested in getting involved may wish to join the Student Activities Board (SAB) located in Suite 143 or the Student Government Association (SGA) located in Suite 110. The Union serves as the meeting place for many student organizations and interest groups.  It also serves as a place where students interact, share class information, and engage in meaningful campus-oriented activities.

The primary goals of the Student Union are to provide services and promote programs that are responsive to student developmental, physical, social, recreational, cultural, and educational needs. Services available in the student union:

• Barbershop meeting rooms
• Vending area 
• Television with DVD/VCR hook up
• Student employment 
• Public telephones
• Restrooms 
• Internships
• Program Planning Assistance 
• University bookstore
• Student lounge
• Automated bowling lanes
• Commuter lounge
•  Study rooms
• Game room 
• Opportunities for student travel
• Calendar of Events 
• Eagles Nest dining area
• Student Government Association 
• Computer stations
• Mediation Room
• NCCU Ticket Office